South Korea's Lotte Group has announced a strategic partnership with <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/arbitrum” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Decision—a layer 2 ethereum blockchain network—to launch its new virtual platform, the <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Caliverse_io” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Lotte Caliverso.
The project was unveiled at CES 2025 and aims to combine digital and real-world interactions by incorporating shopping, gaming and entertainment into a unified metaverse experience.
Caliverse will leverage blockchain technology to ensure secure and seamless transactions while offering innovative features powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Source: CaliversoWhat is Lotte Caliverse?
Lotte Caliverse is designed to provide an immersive digital environment with practical applications in retail, entertainment and gaming. Key features include:
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- Virtual purchases: Users can explore a virtual shopping mall with luxury brands such as Givenchy and Tomorrowland. Items purchased within the metaverse will be delivered to customers in the real world.
- Entertainment events: Virtual concerts and events, including performances by K-pop and global artists, will allow users to experience live entertainment in a digital format.
- Gaming: The platform offers interactive games, including Caliverse: Invasion, where users can collaborate or compete in multiplayer scenarios. Future updates are expected to allow users to design custom games.
To enhance the user experience, Caliverse incorporates advanced technology, including a glasses-free 3D app and ai-powered interactive elements. These features aim to make the metaverse more accessible and engaging for users without requiring additional hardware.
Caliverse can now be downloaded from the official website, with regular updates and content expansions planned throughout the year.
Source: CaliversoWhy did Lotte choose Arbitrum?
Lotte selected Arbitrum as the blockchain foundation for Caliverse due to its ability to handle high transaction volumes efficiently. Arbitrum's Layer 2 solution improves the performance of blockchain applications by reducing transaction costs and ensuring low latency, making it ideal for complex virtual ecosystems like Caliverse.
“The Arbitrum blockchain is the ideal home ground for Lotte Caliverse, offering industry-leading 250ms block times that ensure high-quality performance within virtual worlds and gaming experiences,” said Steven Goldfeder, Director Offchain Labs executive.
The blockchain integration will also support secure digital transactions, allowing users to purchase goods, participate in events, and interact within the metaverse without delays or interruptions.
